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Book Review of In the President's Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect

In the President's Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect
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A no-holds barred look at the Secret Service agency by the author of several political books and articles. This book includes lots of anecdotes about various presidents, vice-presidents, and other people who are or have been protected by the Service. The author provides some interesting insights into how one might come to be employed by the secret service, and the demands placed upon them once hired. Mr. Kessler also points out some obvious shortcomings and failures of the Service and how these could potentially lead to a future calamity. A very interesting and eye-opening read.